Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC

August 22, 2026

August 23, 2026

The National Mall

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About The Event

Join us on the National Mall for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC, the first-ever INDYCAR race held in the nation’s capital, taking place August 22–23.

Watch history get made as INDYCAR speeds through a street circuit weaving past the National Mall and iconic national monuments in a weekend celebration of American motorsports, speed, and innovation. Free to the public and televised nationally, this is a truly once-in-a-lifetime event that only DC could pull off, and you won’t want to miss it.

Grab your spot and witness America’s 250th anniversary in the fastest way possible at Freedom 250 Grand Prix.

Details

Cost: FREE
Location: The National Mall, Washington, DC
Metro: Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines)
For more information and to request tickets, please visit HERE.

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